HOT TOOTH.

 Hello one and all,

"Your Dental Compadre" is sweltering, yup it's feeling extremely hot.

Opps! You guys might be thinking, how could someone be feeling hot, that too in winter season? 

Doesn't it sound weird? Ahh! What exactly does it mean?

Okay, let's spill the beans, it's more about the tooth.

Haha! Yes, we are going to have a word on 'HOT TOOTH'.

What is Hot Tooth?

Please, don't start picturing as if the tooth has gotten 'Muscles and Abs'. Jokes apart, it is considered to be a painful condition, in which anyone could experience extreme pain.

It refers to be a condition in which, pulp that has been diagnosed with irreversible pulpitis, with spontaneous, moderate to severe pain and it is difficult to anaesthetize.

Symptoms:

- Typical example of Hot tooth is, if the person is sitting in the waiting area and sipping on a large glass of ice water to aid control the pain.

- Pain on biting.

- Pain may radiate to opposite arch.

- Earlier presentation: There might be lingering pain in response to cold.

- Later presentation: Intense pain in response to heat, relieved by cold water.

Treatment would be decided by the professional. Visit your Dentist for further concern.

HEALTHY TEETH, HAPPY YOU.

-Dr Aditi Sudhir Choche 

BENEFITS OF SMILING

 Hi folks,

Do you guys commence your day with a bright smile? If not, start practicing it from today itself. Here, 'YOUR DENTAL COMPADRE' appreciates your precious smile and knows the power of a cheerful face.

BENEFITS OF SMILING:

1) Improves your Mental Health:

It acts as a natural mood enhancer as it releases 'Endorphins', also known as 'Happy Hormones'. Thus, adding optimistic impact on your Mental Health and reduces anxiety and depression. Endorphins acts as natural painkillers, it helps in further reducing pain, by elevating your mood. 

Facial feedback hypothesis: (Put forth by Charles Darwin & William James): It suggests that facial expression influence a person's emotional state. So, smiling can make you feel happier.

2) It makes you more approachable person:

Nobody likes a person who is always at scowl face expression. People are usually attracted or will find you as a delectable person, if you greet them with a sweet smile.

3) Stress buster.

4) Aids in giving a youthful charming look:

Muscles contract and relax as you smile, it helps to tone your muscles. In addition, it enhances a different type of glow on your face by increasing blood flow. 

5) Makes your relationships stronger:

Whenever you approach a person with buoyant or cheerful attitude, it aids to showcase yourself as a more confident, affable and optimistic personality person. In consideration of this, makes your relationships stronger.

6)Boost your Immune System and improves your cardiovascular health.

 

So, to keep your smile healthy and pretty, visit your dentist twice a year and maintain regular checkups.

Smile, it's free therapy.

-By Dr Aditi Sudhir Choche. 

 

MOUTH ULCERS (CANKER SORES)

 Hello guys,

"What's Poppin"?

'YOUR DENTAL COMPADRE' is excited to spill the beans regarding today's topic. So, are you guys ready for this ride?

First things first, have you ever experienced this feeling, that you're craving to have 'Pani Puri', but you can't have it, as you're experiencing burning sensation inside your mouth.

Oh! yes, I' am putting light over this topic.i.e. Mouth Ulcers.

 MOUTH ULCERS (CANKER SORES):

What is Mouth Ulcer?

It is shallow lesion which is usually form in the oral cavity.i.e. inner cheeks, tongue, gum or floor of the tongue.

Classically, it is round or oval in shape with white or yellow center and red border. It may vary in sizes.

TYPES OF MOUTH ULCERS( CANKER SORES):

1) Minor Aphthous Ulcers:

These ulcers are small round or oval shape with yellow or white center surrounded by red border. Their size may vary from about 2mm to 8 mm approx.

Site: Inner aspect of cheeks, lips or under the tongue.

In general, they take 1 to 2 weeks for healing process, may cause minor pain and discomfort.

2) Major Aphthous Ulcers:

Major Aphthous Ulcers have less prevalence rate, they are bigger and deeper than Minor Aphthous Ulcers. These ulcers are irregular in shape with raised borders and are more deeply penetrated inside the tissue. In consideration of this, they take several weeks for healing completely. More likely to leave scar tissue on healing.

Site: Soft palate, back of the throat, or bottom of the gums.

3) Herpetiform Ulcers:

These are Pin-head size erosions that amalgamate to form large, irregular looking lesions. They are painful and their occurrence rate is rare, but more persistent than Minor Aphthous Ulcers.

CAUSES:

- Injury or trauma to the oral mucosa such as accidental biting or brushing too aggressively, friction from Dental braces during Orthodontic treatment.

- Nutritional deficiencies - Vitamin B12, iron or folate.

- Stress or emotional factors.

- Consuming certain foods like acidic or spicy food, citrus fruits.

- Hormonal changes.

- Medical conditions: Inflammatory bowel disease.

SYMPTOMS:

- Pain and discomfort in the affected area.

- Inflammation of the involved tissue.

- Sensitivity to hot, spicy or acidic food.

- Difficulty while speaking, eating or drinking.

- Tingling or burning sensation.

TREATMENT:

Consult your doctor. Treatment would be decided accordingly, depending on the severity of the disease.

STAY HALE AND HEARTY!

-DR ADITI SUDHIR CHOCHE.

DENTAL PROBLEMS IN DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS.

 Hello guys,

YOUR DENTAL COMPADRE is always eager to spill the dental facts. Hope you guys are doing great and may be in a state of Eudaimonia, as it's important to lead a happy and healthy life.

Consequently, individuals having Diabetes Mellitus might be feeling that they are not sick, it's just that their pancreas is lazy, otherwise they are healthy.

DIABETES MELLITUS AND DENTAL PROBLEMS:

What is Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?

It is a chronic condition that occurs when pancreas doesn't produce sufficient amount of Insulin (Blood glucose regulating hormone) or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. So, in uncontrolled Diabetes there is increase in blood glucose(sugar) level.i.e. hyperglycemia.

Common Symptoms(DM):

Feeling thirsty.
Increased hunger.
Frequent urination.
Loss of weight unintentionally.
Feeling tired.
Blurred vision.

DENTAL PROBLEMS RELATED WITH DIABETES MELLITUS:

1) Dry mouth (Xerostomia): Decrease in salivary production, consistency of saliva becomes more viscous.

2) Dental Caries: Due to xerostomia and elevated levels of sugar in saliva, there is increased risk of developing dental caries.

3) Bad Breath (Diabetic Breath): It is more often smells like rotten apples or pear drops.

4) Gingival and Periodontal problems: Gingivitis (gum inflammation) if remains untreated, it may progress into Periodontitis (destruction of bone and other supporting periodontal tissues)

Signs:

Gum inflammation.
Receding gums.
Painful abscess.
Teeth drifting apart.
Loose teeth.
Tooth loss.

5) Oral Thrush (Candidiasis): Fungal infection.

6) Diminished taste sensation.

7) Delayed wound healing after tooth extraction.

8) Burning mouth syndrome (a burning sensation inside the mouth due to uncontrolled blood glucose level)

 

Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!

-Dr Aditi Sudhir Choche

Halitosis: Bad Breath

What's up guys? good day folks.

'YOUR DENTAL COMPADRE' always wishes to see you commencing your day with beautiful smile on your face and boosting your confidence with fresh breath.

Halitosis (Bad Breath):

Halitosis, it is also referred as Bad Breath. At times, it would become an absolute discomfiting for individuals, who're actually suffering from such kind of problem.

 Sudden thought of embarrassment may evoke if you're at some gathering place and your friends or relatives recognize your mouth foul odor, that would put you in the depths of despair.

Causes:

1)Food: Certain foods such as onion, garlic and spices can cause bad breath.

2)Smoking, Consuming Tobacco and Tobacco products, drinking Alcohol.

3)Dry mouth (Xerostomia).

4)Dental conditions:

a) Poor oral health care.

b) Gum and periodontal diseases (Gingivitis and Periodontitis)

c)Dental cavities.

d)Dental Tartar or Calculus.

e) Improper cleaning of dentures

f) Mouth ulcers.

g) Unhealed extraction wound site.

h) Oral cancer. 

5) Medical conditions:

a) Diabetes.

b) Liver or kidney diseases.

c) Respiratory tract infections.

Treatment:

 Rule out the root cause for the halitosis and accordingly treatment should be decided.

Prevention: 

-Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day

-If you consume tobacco and tobacco products, smoking or alcohol, quit it.

-Increase your daily water intake, eat clean and healthy food.

-Elevate the salivary production by sucking lemon or chewing sugar-free gums.

-Keep regular dental checkups at least twice a year.

INHALE CONFIDENCE AND EXHALE DOUBT!

-By Dr Aditi Sudhir Choche.

CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF DENTAL CARIES(DENTAL CAVITIES)

Hello one and all,

'YOUR DENTAL COMPADRE' is up with some general dental facts and tips. So, today we are going to articulate one of the most common topics that revolves around the globe.

CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF DENTAL CARIES(DENTAL CAVITIES)

WHAT IS DENTAL CARIES OR DENTAL CAVITIES?

It is an irreversible process in which demineralization of tooth structure takes place by some tooth adherent cariogenic bacteria, that metabolizes sugar to produce acid- causing dental caries/cavities.

Henceforth, in layman terms- The tooth is attacked by some bacteria that break down sugar into acid thus causing dental decay/cavities.

CAUSES:

1) Poor oral hygiene habits. 

2) Consuming high sugar and starch foods or drinks, constant snacking.

 

3) Dry mouth (Xerostomia): It can occurs due to some underlying conditions such as Sjogren's syndrome, HIV/AIDS, etc. Including patients that are on medications such as antidepressants, antihypertensives.

4) Tooth anatomy and morphology: deep pits and fissures.

5) Addiction of tobacco chewing, smoking, alcohol consumption.

 

6) Family history of tooth decay or caries.

7) Heartburn, a common symptom of (GERD). i.e. gastroesophageal reflux disease-Basically it is a condition in which stomach acid flows into the mouth, which further leads to enamel weakening (outer layer of tooth) known as tooth erosion. In consideration of this, more of the dentin is exposed to bacteria, thus elevating chances of dental caries/cavities.

PREVENTION:

1) Brush your teeth with fluoridated toothpaste at least for 2 mins, twice a day.

2) Floss your teeth regularly.

3) Eat clean and healthy food.

4)Increase daily water intake.

4) Limit the amount of sugary, starchy foods or drinks in between meals. Avoid constant snacking.

5) Rinse or gargle your mouth after every meal.

6) At the end of meal, prefer having a crunchy and nutritious snack such as an apple or carrot, as it will aid in scrubbing the tooth surfaces.

7) Visit your dentist regularly.

BETTER TEETH, BETTER HEALTH, BETTER YOU!

- DR ADITI SUDHIR CHOCHE. 

 

SMOKING AND YOUR ORAL HEALTH

Hi buddies, 

'YOUR DENTAL COMPADRE' is as fit as fiddle, and What about you? How's it going? Let's give voice to this spicy topic and share some awareness regarding it.

Smoking is not just deleterious for active smokers but also for passive smokers. It has catastrophic effects on your socio-economic and biological aspects of life.

SMOKING AND YOUR ORAL HEALTH:

Why do people smoke?

some of you have commenced it for fun purpose and now you are addicted to it, while some of you have started smoking to reduce your stress levels, and achieve that temporary feeling of satisfaction and relief, but as a reward it's going to give you CANCER sweetheart.

EFFECTS ON ORAL HEATH:

1) STAINED TEETH (YELLOW TEETH) WITH INCREASED PLAQUE AND TARTAR BUILD-UP

2)HALITOSIS (BAD BREATH/ SMOKER'S BREATHE)

3) GUM AND PERIODONTAL DISEASES

3) TOOTH LOSS

4) LOSS OF TASTE AND SMELL SENSATION

5) DECREASED BLOOD SUPPLY TO THE ORAL MUCOSA

6) DELAYED POST EXTRACTION WOUND HEALING PROCESS

7) INCREASE RISK OF ORAL CANCER OCCURRENCE 

SMOKER'S PALATE (NICOTINE STOMATITIS)

8) INCREASE CHANCES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS FAILURE 

OTHER EFFECTS:

1) EARLY SIGNS OF SKIN AGENING.I.E. SKIN SAGGING, APPEARANCE OF WRINKLES.

2) LUNG CANCER

3)CHRONIC OBTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

4) COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM

RISK OF DEVELOPING ORAL CANCER: 

The risk of spreading oral cancer is significantly elevated with the amount of tobacco smoked. Smokers are six times more likely to have this cancer than Non-Smokers.

HOW TO QUIT SMOKING?

It is definitely an onerous process to quite or break off any kind of addiction, but at the end you need to put forth your priorities and health before any kind of dependency. So, self-realization is utmost important.  

NRT (NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPY):

- NICOTINE CHEWING GUMS

- PATCHES

- NASAL SPRAY

- INHALERS 

- LOZENGES

 

STAY HALE AND HEARTY!

-BY DR ADITI SUDHIR CHOCHE